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Transit Dispatchesby Scott Shepard April 6, 2022

COVID-19 and Mobility: New Solutions and Cooperation Models Between Operators and Local Authorities

Mobility has been impacted the world over due to the COVID-19 crisis. From public transport to micromobility to individual auto commuting, all modes have seen a dramatic decrease in usage across the urban ecosystem.

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NewsApril 5, 2022

COVID-19 Impacting Motorcoach Sales, Finds New ABA Foundation Report

For January, the participating manufacturers sold 34 new and 25 pre-owned coaches, for a total of 59 motorcoaches. This compares with just 50 during January of 2021.

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NewsMarch 31, 2022

Chicago Transit Agencies Launch Joint Advocacy Campaign ‘Forward for All’

In the face of COVID-19’s impact on transit ridership, this initial phase of “Forward for All” aims to strengthen this trust and pride in the region’s transit system by building awareness of the economic, environmental, and quality of life benefits of public transportation.

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NewsMarch 8, 2022

Latest ABA Foundation Motorcoach Census Highlights COVID-19's Pandemic Damage to the Industry

As the federal government and states begin loosening travel restrictions and health mandates, the motorcoach industry hopes better times are ahead since more than 90% of the industry runs charter services, which relies on school and family trips.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2022

VTA Implements Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

The policy requires VTA’s more than 2,000 employees and contractors to report their vaccination status by April 29, 2022.

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NewsJanuary 13, 2022

NJ TRANSIT, N.Y. MTA, L.A. Metro Receive Grant Awards for COVID-19 Response

This funding is part of more than $30 billion for public transportation in the American Rescue Plan Actwhich was signed into law by President Biden last March. 

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NewsJanuary 12, 2022

State of MARTA 2022 Showcases New Railcar Design

The annual event, hosted by Council for Quality Growth, and with support from major sponsors VHB and WSP, was held virtually due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the region.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2022

Intercity Bus Lines Bounce Back in Autumn, Even as Omicron Loom

Even as carriers grapple with the latest COVID-19 variant, which has chilled demand, the fundamentals of the industry’s consumer market still appear strong.

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NewsJanuary 7, 2022

Surge in COVID-19 Cases, Worker Shortage Affecting Denver RTD Service

RTD said it is being challenged to provide service because of employees testing positive for COVID-19.

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NewsDecember 17, 2021

New Orleans RTA Announces New Permanent Fare Structure

The new fare structure aims to simply the fare offerings, incentivize pass sales for riders who use multiple transit modes for their daily commutes, and offer financial relief to RTA passengers as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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